Derrick Marlow
River City Blues Realty LLC
(804) 531-4899
42 Total Sales
4 in Gilpin
$33,000 Price Range
Gilpin
Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond City County 23219, 23220
Neighborhood Reviews
$268,667
Average Value
Located in Richmond’s Northside, Gilpin is a small neighborhood going through big changes. Home to Richmond’s largest public housing complex, Gilpin Court, this part of town is currently slated for a large redevelopment project. The large-scale, federally funded project will introduce mixed-use, mixed-income residences, renovations to current buildings and updates to public spaces in the neighborhood.
Gilpin has grid-style streets with sidewalks and ample space for street parking, which is most common in this neighborhood. The area is dominated by the 781 public housing units of Gilpin Court, contained in 98 brick buildings spread across 38 acres that house roughly 9,000 residents. You will also see a pair of 11-story apartment buildings for seniors, Frederick A. Fay Towers. Currently, the ownership market is sparse in Gilpin, but increasingly, investment opportunities are coming up for sale. A 1,100-square-foot single-family home in original condition costs around $240,000, while a brick, multifamily building in original condition costs roughly $300,000.
Students in Gilpin attend George W. Carver Elementary School, Albert Hill Middle School and Thomas Jefferson High School, which all belong to the Richmond Public Schools district. Thomas Jefferson High School, home of the Vikings, offers students the opportunity to enroll in the two-year Early College Academy (ECA) program, where students take some of their classes at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and receive college credit while still in high school.
Residents of Gilpin can enjoy the outdoors at Abner Clay Park, located on Brook Road in neighboring Jackson Ward. Recently renovated, this community park features a large, colorful playground, covered pavilions and paved walking paths. The park’s large, open green space is commonly utilized for community festivals and events, such as the Soul Vegan Block Party and Elegba Folklore Festival. In May 2023, Abner Clay Park hosted its first Big Tent concert series in collaboration with the Richmond Symphony. Complete with a large pop-up stage, this event featuring music of noted black composers was free and open to the public.
When hungry, head to Restaurant Adarra on North 1st Street for mouthwatering Basque-inspired cuisine. This striking spot serves dishes you won’t find anywhere else in the city, such as Pintxos Gildas -— a Spanish of skewer pickled pepper, white anchovy and one briny green olive paired with a one-ounce glass of Amontillado sherry. For something sweet, head to Sugar & Salt Bakery on North 2nd Street, where you’ll find cases of freshly baked pastries and tarts.
Pick up groceries at Kroger on Lombardy Street, and get your shopping done at the shops along West Broad Street. For quick snacks and beverages, walk over to one of the neighborhood markets, such as Tiger Market. Bordered by Interstates 64 and 95, from Gilpin you have a quick and easy route to the greater Richmond area and beyond.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Derrick Marlow
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Ed Mograbi
Ed Mograbi
First Landing Co Inc
(804) 220-8498
133 Total Sales
2 in Gilpin
$245,000 Price Range
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Sheila Payne
Sheila Payne
Fathom Realty Virginia
(240) 541-5746
52 Total Sales
2 in Gilpin
$195,000 Price Range
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Newton Carroll
Newton Carroll
Joyner Fine Properties
(804) 655-0124
51 Total Sales
2 in Gilpin
$245,000 Price Range
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Noah Tucker
Noah Tucker
Hometown Realty
(540) 502-3559
129 Total Sales
1 in Gilpin
$235,000 Price
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David Seibert
David Seibert
Real Broker LLC
(804) 477-8355
497 Total Sales
1 in Gilpin
$35,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Monroe Park
Abner Clay Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Capitol Square
Yancey Street Playground
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Smith Peters Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/5/2014
Niche Review
Better than what it could be in this populace.
6/5/2014
Niche Review
If I could do it all over, I would be here still.
3/23/2015
Niche Review
Its okay, I personal feel like they see and hear the problems and concerns of the local area. But don't do much to solve the problem, enough is not enough to get the job done. People want to know that the are being heard and taken care of, we very little if that here.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gilpin | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
18
Median Year Built
1900
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,715
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,046
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,429
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,827
Median Age
28
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
39%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$16,927
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$18,608
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
2.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
45%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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